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Diabetes, A Bad Omen Or A Fresh Start?


So you've learned that you've got diabetes. Well after the initial shock, you're stuck with dealing with the lifestyle changes that come with your diagnosis. When you go into the situation knowing that this isn't the end but only the beginning of a new phase in your life it gives you a better perspective on life. Gone are the days of feeling like garbage and not knowing the genesis of the problem. Oftentimes, folks feel a sense of relief when they finally realize what the problem is. The stress of uncertainty lifts and the realization sets in that their life is now on a straight path. Well sort of..

Of course your new lifestyle will demand a few changes. First and foremost your doctor should have put you on a new diet. Depending on whether or not you have Type I or Type 2 diabetes you might even have to take insulin shots, ouch!! Relax, things are going to get only better now that your health is being managed correctly.

Your new diet will consist of many foods with lower carbohydrates, which can of course be a hassle if you are addicted to savories. Sure, there's a downside, but your quality of life should go up immeasurably. A lower carb diet doesn't exclude all of the things that you have come to love, just cautiously watching your diet will help. Moderation and constant inventory of what you are eating is essential to helping you maintain a healthy diet. After you've had to deal with the disease for awhile you'll be a whiz at maintaining yourself. Foods that are high in protein such as meats and nuts will be your friends since the carbohydrate levels are very low. This isn't to say that you should go on a "no carb" diet, management and moderation is the key.

All in all you should be in constant contact with your physician & nutritionist while you are still in the beginning phase of the disease. They'll give you a great beginning and be there for you as you transition into your new life.

Now go out and live it on purpose!!

Alxis Allen is a person that know how to deal with the ups and downs of low sugar conditions. With diabetes tips and secrets at http://diabetes-news-online.info she writes and teaches low sugar diets and lifestyles. In addition http://www.diabetes-news-online.info has some great diabetes health news on a regular basis.


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Tampa Tribune

Education, behavior key to living with diabetes
News-Herald.com
Because of increasing obesity and a failure to exercise, children and adolescents more often are being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. ...
Online, Phone Tests Assess Diabetes RiskBusinessWeek
Anticipation may be a factor in diabetesUPI.com
Salsalate Shows Promise in Treating Type 2 DiabetesMedscape
About - News & Issues (blog) -Shelby Star -Westside Gazette
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Bristol combination diabetes drug under review
BusinessWeek
Onglyza, made by Bristol-Myers and AstraZeneca, is already approved as a diabetes treatment and metformin is a widely-used generic diabetes pill. ...
FDA Approves Another Type 2 Diabetes Drug ApplicationeMaxHealth
Bristol-Myers Squibb, AstraZeneca Say FDA Accepts NDA For An Onglyza ...RTT News
Market Report -- In Play (BMY)MSN Money
News-Medical.net -Benzinga
all 22 news articles »


Studies: Drugs don't reduce heart problems for diabetes patients
USA Today
They involve people with Type 2 diabetes — the most common form and the one rising because of the obesity epidemic. Diabetics have more than double the risk ...

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Reuters

Diabetes Mellitus - an increasing problem
Liberty County Times
In the United States in 2007 the Centers for Disease Control reported that there were 23.6 million people with diabetes in this country. ...
Blood exam predicts risk for diabetesPaducah Sun
FDA eyes improvements for diabetics' glucose devicesReuters
natural diabetic curesGather.com
NJ TODAY -India Infoline.com -Gather.com
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Earthtimes (press release)

FDA approves Medtronic diabetes system
Bizjournals.com
Medtronic Inc. on Wednesday said federal regulators have approved its diabetes-management system, which includes features such as predictive alerts that ...
UPDATE: Medtronic wins FDA nod for diabetes system, files for cryoablation PMAMass Device
Medtronic Receives FDA Approval for Industry's Most Advanced Integrated System ...MarketWatch (press release)
FDA Approves Medtronic (MDT) Diabetes Management SystemBenzinga

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Daily Contributor

FDA Rejects Amylin Diabetes Drug, Seeks More Info
Wall Street Journal
NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--The US Food and Drug Administration denied approval of a long-acting version of diabetes drug ...
Diabetes Drug From Lilly, Amylin Under ScrutinyForbes
FDA asks for risk plan info on diabetes drugThe Associated Press
Alkermes, others rise on Byetta newsBoston Globe
BusinessWeek -Cincinnati.com -Xconomy
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ChicagoNow (blog)

Fuld running down big league dream
MLB.com
Santo, who has had both legs amputated because of complications with diabetes, hid the fact that he had the disease because he was afraid he would be ...
Sam Fuld, Diabetic, Shooting for Cubs Roster SpotChicagoNow (blog)

all 3 news articles »


ABC News

Diabetes Patients Lowering Their BP and Cholesterol Do Not Reduce Heart Risks
TopNews United States
Heads of experts all over the world have been turning to the results from the ACCORD survey, short for Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes, ...
To Cut Diabetes Heart Risks, Diet and Exercise May Beat DrugsU.S. News & World Report
Aggressive Treatments Don't Help Diabetes PatientsWebMD
Diabetes Trial: Drug Treatment May Not Cut Heart DiseaseTIME
Tucson Citizen -dBTechno -Cardiosource
all 144 news articles »


Tampa Tribune

Publix unveils diabetes management program
Villages Daily Sun
THE VILLAGES — Donna Starr thinks Publix Pharmacies did a good deed this week with the launch of a new diabetes-management ...
Publix Offering Common Diabetes Drug 'Metformin' Free to CustomersThe Ledger
Publix offers free diabetes drugsOrlando Sentinel (blog)
Publix offers generic diabetes medicine for freeTampabay.com
Sun-Sentinel -Atlanta Business Chronicle -The Ledger
all 29 news articles »


Freeman Puts Positive Spin On Diabetes Diagnosis
WJZ
PROVIDENCE, RI (AP) ― Georgetown guard Austin Freeman has changed his diet and now regularly checks his blood sugar since he's been diagnosed with diabetes. ...

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